Construction Equipment

NOVEMBER 6, 2020

Volvo Trucks said it would begin production of its VNR Electric heavy truck in early 2021 at its plant in Dublin, Virginia. Volvo Trucks is committed to lead the commercial transport industry towards more sustainable solutions by advancing electromobility,” said Peter Voorhoeve, president of …

Electrical 91

Electrical Products Virginia Transportation 91

Business Facilities

MAY 21, 2018

Read: TemperPack Bringing 141 New Jobs To Virginia at BusinessFacilities.com. The packaging company will invest $10.4 million to establish a new manufacturing operation in Henrico County, VA.

Virginia 40

Virginia Sustainability Employment Site 40

Green Building Law Update

MARCH 13, 2022

Gensler Tweeted , with an embedded video from the SEC’s YouTube channel, If it’s easy to tell if milk is fat-free by just looking at the nutrition label, it might be time to make it easier to tell if “green” or “sustainable” funds are really what they say they are.”. Nancy Hudes and I are now publishing a blog www.ESGLegalSolutions.com (.

Regulation 156

Regulation West Virginia Sustainability Claims 156

Construction Business Owner

MARCH 31, 2023

If you had asked me four years ago, I would say we were doing mostly partial-house installations,” says Bob Camper, owner of AllInstall LLC, a Virginia-based installer of Generac standby generators. We’d put in a subpanel with critical systems wired into the panel: heat, water pump and refrigerator.

Electrical 294

Electrical Virginia Remodeling Housing 294

BD+C

NOVEMBER 12, 2014

The Chesapeake Bay Foundation’s (CBF) Brock Environmental Center reached construction completion today in Virginia Beach, Va. Designed by SmithGroupJJR and constructed by Hourigan Construction, the Center is an international model for energy and water efficiency and climate change resiliency. Body Image: read more.

Certification 100

Certification Foundation Virginia Sustainability 100

Pro Builder

APRIL 18, 2022

This fully 3D-printed Virginia home offers a glimpse into the future of affordable housing construction. Though efficiency is certainly of the essence when it comes to everything Habitat for Humanity does, sustainability is equally as important. Habitat for Humanity Completes Its First 3D-Printed Home. Mon, 04/18/2022 - 11:00.

Virginia 52

Virginia Housing Electrical Innovation 52

Natural Building

APRIL 12, 2012

Green Home Building and Sustainable Architecture. Sustainable architecture is an exciting and important field, with many people reviving traditional methods of building and others creating innovations to established practices. Kelly has lived in an earthbag/papercrete home that he built and consults about sustainable building design.

Sustainability 49

Sustainability Architecture Green Los Angeles 49

Construction Business Owner

MAY 13, 2022

4 Ways to Improve Sustainable Construction. How project management software can tackle sustainability challenges & increase productivity & profitability in the process. sustainable construction. Greg Ragsdale. Fri, 05/13/2022 - 14:32. It’s no secret that modern construction has problematic effects on the environment. Main Image.

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Sustainability Virgin Islands Puerto Rico Construction 296

Business Facilities

JULY 27, 2021

Our most comprehensive rankings compilation to date, our 17th Annual Rankings Report features 60 categories that highlight State, Metro and Global leaders building the foundation for a future of sustainable growth. Read: Business Facilities’ 17th Annual Rankings Report at BusinessFacilities.com.

Metro 138

Metro Foundation Sustainability North Carolina 138

ENR Construction

JUNE 19, 2019

Hazen and Sawyer is working with AECOM to provide program management services for the full-scale $1-billion implementation of the Sustainable Water Initiative for Tomorrow (SWIFT) for Hampton Roads Sanitation District (HRSD) in southeastern Virginia.

Virginia 31

Virginia Roads Sustainability Management 31

Construction Business Owner

JUNE 27, 2022

The Guide to LEED Sustainability Principles for Beginners. At an intimidating 274 pages, the guidelines are too technical for those new to sustainable construction. Easily grasp the fundamentals of LEED green building design & construction guidelines. Greg Ragsdale. Mon, 06/27/2022 - 16:18. Do Not Sell My Personal Information.

Sustainability 295

Sustainability Virgin Islands Puerto Rico Samoa 295

BD+C

JUNE 9, 2016

This week, the Brock Environmental Center in Virginia Beach, Va., The certification means the building produced more energy than it used for 12 consecutive months while meeting other sustainable criteria. earned Living Building Challenge certification from the International Living Future Institute.

Certification 40

Certification Virginia Sustainability 40

Fieldwire

SEPTEMBER 3, 2023

Trade schools for construction management provide future construction managers opportunities to learn the latest practices and tech without costing as much as a 4-year degree. If you’re looking into trade school for an associate’s degree in construction management, make sure they have specialized, accredited programs in various construction fields.

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Management CMAA Certification Construction 98

Pro Builder

JULY 7, 2021

Van Metre, in partnership with Joseph Wheeler, professor of architecture at Virginia Tech School of Architecture and Design, debuts POWERhaus, homes in which the modules are factory built in the builder's facility in Winchester, Va. Sustainability has recently become a major factor that homebuyers consider, says Wheeler.

Virginia 52

Virginia Architecture Electrical Sustainability 52

Pro Builder

DECEMBER 13, 2021

According to the National Association of Realtors, 65% of US homes were owner-occupied in 2020 and the highest rates of homeownership were in affordable areas in states like Maine, West Virginia, Wyoming, Minnesota, and New Hampshire. . Higher demand in 2020 also sustained low vacancy rates with nearly 16.4

Housing 59

Housing West Virginia New Hampshire Estimating 59

Pro Builder

JUNE 17, 2021

In Virginia, the company has teamed up with the local transit authority to build 1,000 new affordable housing units for $125 million, with $25 million set aside for minority developers. The 3,000 units will be located nearby public transportation, says Forbes.

Housing 52

Housing Arlington Equity Metro 52

Construction Specifier

MARCH 24, 2023

By Larry Peters When officials in Arlington, Virginia, initiated a project to revitalize Lubber Run Park—the county’s first, established in 1942—their first instinct was to maintain its green space. Photo courtesy Tom Holdsworthy.

Arlington 57

Arlington Green Concrete Virginia 57

Business Facilities

JULY 31, 2014

Speaking about this announcement, Virginia Gov. In addition to active duty men and women in Virginia, thousands exit the military each year in the Commonwealth, and Liberty-Source will make a great social and economic impact providing opportunities to valuable government assets.”. An operation at a former U.S.

Virginia 45

Virginia Roads Modeling News 45

Natural Building

OCTOBER 23, 2011

Green Home Building and Sustainable Architecture. Sustainable architecture is an exciting and important field, with many people reviving traditional methods of building and others creating innovations to established practices. Kelly has lived in an earthbag/papercrete home that he built and consults about sustainable building design.

Architecture 40

Architecture Sustainability Green Conference 40

Business Facilities

AUGUST 12, 2021

Our most comprehensive rankings compilation to date, our 17th Annual Rankings Report features 60 categories that highlight State, Metro and Global leaders building the foundation for a future of sustainable growth.

Metro 77

Metro Foundation Sustainability Site 77

Buisness Facilities Contributed Content

JANUARY 26, 2016

USGBC’s annual Top 10 States for LEED list highlights states throughout the country that are making significant strides in sustainable building design, construction and transformation. A continued strong performance from Maryland and Virginia has reaffirmed the mid-Atlantic region, which includes Washington, D.C.,

Illinois 40

Illinois Green Colorado Virginia 40

Construction Business Owner

APRIL 1, 2024

The 15 and 25-kWh LTO batteries that can last up to 30 years under normal load conditions provide sustainable energy and help achieve an eco-friendly and renewable future. Discover a greener, more sustainable future today. Your first step to Zero Emissions starts with ANA's EBOSS™ Hybrid Energy Systems.

Green 363

Green Virgin Islands Puerto Rico Samoa 363

Natural Building

JULY 14, 2009

Green Home Building and Sustainable Architecture. Sustainable architecture is an exciting and important field, with many people reviving traditional methods of building and others creating innovations to established practices. Kelly has lived in an earthbag/papercrete home that he built and consults about sustainable building design.

Sustainability 40

Sustainability Green Architecture Finance 40

Green Home Design Architect

JUNE 5, 2015

In addition Mike has a BA in Political Science from George Washington University and a Masters of Fine Art in Photography from the Virginia Commonwealth University in Richmond, Virgi nia. Green Building Council’s national standard for the development of high performance sustainable buildings. LEED is the U.S.

Vermont 40

Vermont Massachusetts New Hampshire AIA 40

Buisness Facilities Contributed Content

MARCH 28, 2014

The nearby Port of Virginia in Hampton Rhodes offers a deep-water gateway to the global economy. The East Coast’s primary north-south passenger rail line bisects Stafford, with CSX and Amtrak service complemented by Virginia Railway Express, which provides commuter service to DC. INVESTING IN 21ST CENTURY INFRASTRUCTURE.

Virginia 45

Virginia Infrastructure Washington Baltimore 45

Contractor Connection

MAY 31, 2018

Your home may sustain structural damages from a storm, or floodwaters in your area may begin to rise. South Carolina. North Carolina. Mississippi. Ensure your safety and relocate if necessary. While your first instinct might be to stay in your home, in many cases it’s critical that you leave beforehand to ensure your safety.

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Insurance South Carolina North Carolina Contractors 76

Business Facilities

JULY 24, 2019

Tennessee, Virginia and Alabama are the top-ranked states, respectively, in BF’s flagship Best Business Climate ranking. North Carolina, Colorado and Virginia topped the chart in BF’s flagship Economic Growth Potential ranking. Business Facilities’ 15th Annual Rankings: State Rankings Report. TN TOPS IN BUSINESS CLIMATE.

North Carolina 111

North Carolina San Antonio Louisiana Tennessee 111

Business Facilities

SEPTEMBER 28, 2017

Idaho, Florida, and Virginia are the three most-improved states in the newly released report. “I The balance of the 10 most-improved states are Virginia, Oklahoma, Florida, Utah, Nevada, Louisiana, Oregon, Washington, D.C., Idaho advanced seven spots, from 33rd to 26th place. and Kentucky.

Massachusetts 43

Massachusetts Rhode Island Idaho Vermont 43

Green Building Law Update

FEBRUARY 14, 2016

think Elk River, West Virginia chemical spill). The bill broadens prioritization for screening chemicals to give a preference for chemicals scoring high for persistence and moderate or high for bioaccumulation as well as certain subsequently identified chemicals that are known human carcinogens and have a high acute and chronic toxicity (.

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Regulation West Virginia Housing Materials 120

Natural Building

MAY 30, 2012

Green Home Building and Sustainable Architecture. Sustainable architecture is an exciting and important field, with many people reviving traditional methods of building and others creating innovations to established practices. Kelly has lived in an earthbag/papercrete home that he built and consults about sustainable building design.

Green 40

Green Architecture Sustainability DC 40

Natural Building

DECEMBER 24, 2019

A common complaint among sustainability leaders in the battle to draw down embodied carbon emissions is that they’re hard to measure, certainly more so than energy usage. A bamboo unit undergoes a stress test at the Materials and Design Lab at Virginia Tech. In 2012 LEED introduced its new rating system (4.0)

Materials 52

Materials Concrete Design Accounting 52

Business Facilities

AUGUST 3, 2016

BF’s 12TH ANNUAL RANKINGS report is our most comprehensive analysis to date of the locations that are leading the pack in the most important benchmarks for sustainable growth in the 21st century. Part One: State Rankings.

Sustainability 40

Sustainability Site North Carolina Oklahoma 40

Business Facilities

OCTOBER 11, 2017

Within each institute, manufacturers of all sizes partner with academia and government to share manufacturing technology and workforce challenges—and build a robust, sustainable R&D infrastructure. The Kauffman Index of Growth Entrepreneurship ranks Virginia number one for startup growth in the country. “Our

Rhode Island 56

Rhode Island Colorado Maryland Innovation 56

Contractor Magazine

JULY 25, 2012

Event hosts expect to draw 240 professional attendees from Pennsylvania, New Jersey, Delaware, Maryland, West Virginia and Virginia. Posted 2 weeks ago in Sustainably Speaking. On August 16, registration and breakfast are held from 8 to 9 a.m.; instruction takes place from 9 a.m. Blogs and Opinions. by Robert Mader.

Oregon 58

Oregon Green West Virginia Contractors 58

Pro Builder

JUNE 9, 2022

Production builders are turning to offsite construction to complete residential projects efficiently and sustainably. Sustainable home building is most frequently executed by modular builders or architects of off-grid homes that generate their own power, but production builders have been slow to catch on. Sustainability.

Products 52

Products Housing Virginia Sustainability 52

Buisness Facilities Contributed Content

APRIL 28, 2016

Three of the nation’s leading data hubs are well established and where you’d expect to find them: California’s Silicon Valley; the Virginia suburbs north of Washington, D.C.; However, in recent months, the leaderboard in the competition for data centers increasingly has come into focus.

Fort Worth 40

Fort Worth Dallas New York Metro 40

Buisness Facilities Contributed Content

JUNE 16, 2014

Thumbtack.com , in partnership with the Ewing Marion Kauffman Foundation , recently released the third annual Thumbtack.com Small Business Friendliness Survey showing that small business owners in Utah, Idaho, Texas,Virginia and Louisiana gave their states the highest rating for friendliness to small business.

Rhode Island 51

Rhode Island Idaho New Jersey Utah 51